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Pearson 365/367 Mechanic Shop / Re: Looking for feedback on (c...
Last post by P69 - March 06, 2025, 12:14:17 PMTodd,
The engine is 400 to 500 lbs and sitting on a forward slope. As soon as you take some weight off the engine, gravity will will slide forward; therefore, you'll need some way to control that forward motion. Your angled chain/lever design might work for that, but test out with some line to see if you can get the angles you need without the companionway threshold interfering. You then have to lift it a few inches up onto the cabin sole and forward about 24". Once out on the cabin sole, you just hoist it straight up. The U bracket is only needed to pull it out of the cave and put it back in; it's not used for lifting it out of the boat.
Once the underside of the engine is high enough to clear the companionway theshold, you need to move it aft so the forward side clears the companionway opening in the coach roof and slide out out into the cockpit.
Your plan will likely work to remove the engine, but, depending your motor mounts, will be difficult to reinstall because you might need more precision when sliding it aft and lowering it onto the mounts. That is where the U bracket is very helpful.
Here are links to what I did
Removal
Removing the engine before I knew what I was doing. Almost broke fingers when the engine slid foward once I took weight off. I added blocks/tackle on both sides to control the fwd motion, but those were inadequate; however, I managed to get it out.
https://bodylens.com/Gallery/thumbnails.php?album=9
Reinstall
Reinstalled using the U-shaped bracket. First you lower it down onto the sole, then use the U-shaped bracket to move it aft into the engine cave.
https://bodylens.com/Gallery/thumbnails.php?album=7
The engine is 400 to 500 lbs and sitting on a forward slope. As soon as you take some weight off the engine, gravity will will slide forward; therefore, you'll need some way to control that forward motion. Your angled chain/lever design might work for that, but test out with some line to see if you can get the angles you need without the companionway threshold interfering. You then have to lift it a few inches up onto the cabin sole and forward about 24". Once out on the cabin sole, you just hoist it straight up. The U bracket is only needed to pull it out of the cave and put it back in; it's not used for lifting it out of the boat.
Once the underside of the engine is high enough to clear the companionway theshold, you need to move it aft so the forward side clears the companionway opening in the coach roof and slide out out into the cockpit.
Your plan will likely work to remove the engine, but, depending your motor mounts, will be difficult to reinstall because you might need more precision when sliding it aft and lowering it onto the mounts. That is where the U bracket is very helpful.
Here are links to what I did
Removal
Removing the engine before I knew what I was doing. Almost broke fingers when the engine slid foward once I took weight off. I added blocks/tackle on both sides to control the fwd motion, but those were inadequate; however, I managed to get it out.
https://bodylens.com/Gallery/thumbnails.php?album=9
Reinstall
Reinstalled using the U-shaped bracket. First you lower it down onto the sole, then use the U-shaped bracket to move it aft into the engine cave.
https://bodylens.com/Gallery/thumbnails.php?album=7
#2
Pearson 365/367 Mechanic Shop / Looking for feedback on (crazy...
Last post by trooper26 - March 04, 2025, 10:24:59 AMNew 365 owner, so I apologize if this idea is asinine. Thinking ahead to the '25/'26 winter, I am trying to think of ways to get the engine out without fabricating that cool u-shaped bracket I have seen others do. Here it goes:
With an engine hoist attached near the end of the boom and the chain dangling forward of the engine, use a long 2x4/pipe as a lever with the fulcrum being the point of contact with the hoist chain and the long portion going forward in the cabin. It seems that I could get huge mechanical advantage and simply repeatedly lift the engine a bit, scoot it forward a couple inches, set down, slide connection between engine and lever, repeat.
Thanks in advance.
Todd
S/V Cetus
365 #22
With an engine hoist attached near the end of the boom and the chain dangling forward of the engine, use a long 2x4/pipe as a lever with the fulcrum being the point of contact with the hoist chain and the long portion going forward in the cabin. It seems that I could get huge mechanical advantage and simply repeatedly lift the engine a bit, scoot it forward a couple inches, set down, slide connection between engine and lever, repeat.
Thanks in advance.
Todd
S/V Cetus
365 #22
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Pearson 365/367 Yacht Club / Re: Welcome to the Pearson 365...
Last post by trooper26 - March 04, 2025, 08:10:32 AMGreetings everyone. I have been the recipient (and once or twice provider) of priceless knowledge on mirafiori.com while working on my father's '81 Fiat Turbo Spider--looking at this site I am anticipating the same kind of helpful jovial experience.
S/V Cetus (#22) is a 365 that just joined the family and seems to be in great shape. My father and I are hoping to get quite a bit of use out of Cetus this summer in SF bay, with a haul-out next winter to do usual bottom preventive maintenance, pull/rebuild engine, replace fuel tank, possibly re-step main and re-rig (I would really like to go synthetic or swageless to make it as DIY-reparable as possible).
I have read a fair amount of posts already and appreciate the help.
Todd
S/V Cetus
#22
S/V Cetus (#22) is a 365 that just joined the family and seems to be in great shape. My father and I are hoping to get quite a bit of use out of Cetus this summer in SF bay, with a haul-out next winter to do usual bottom preventive maintenance, pull/rebuild engine, replace fuel tank, possibly re-step main and re-rig (I would really like to go synthetic or swageless to make it as DIY-reparable as possible).
I have read a fair amount of posts already and appreciate the help.
Todd
S/V Cetus
#22
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Pearson 365/367 Yacht Club / Re: So what is everyone's curr...
Last post by SVJourney - January 24, 2025, 12:26:37 PMNice! Should be a great setup once you have it all installed.
We did 4 years of offshore cruising and always thought that 400 watts would have been enough for our needs. We made do with 200W and a Honda genset.
We did 4 years of offshore cruising and always thought that 400 watts would have been enough for our needs. We made do with 200W and a Honda genset.
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Pearson 365/367 Yacht Club / Re: So what is everyone's curr...
Last post by S/V Legacy - January 23, 2025, 02:22:19 PMIm now thinking of removing that center 210w solar panel in the center and getting 3 more 100w bifacials like the outer panels and putting them in. I would gain another 100w.
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Pearson 365/367 Yacht Club / So what is everyone's current ...
Last post by S/V Legacy - January 23, 2025, 02:12:57 PMAlmost everyone has a project going on with their boat, be it large or small, there always seems to be something. I tend to keep my larger projects for the winter when the boat is used less.
I just finished adding 400watts of solar to the boat. It was a real challenge to find somewhere for them that didn't shade. see the picture and critique my location and work
My next project that's in the works is the battery change over. Just bought 400amp hours of LIFEP04 batteries / chargers... etc. still in the final planning stage but I've purchased most parts. Getting rid of the 135ah lead acid house batteries. Keeping the big Lead acid as the starter battery, and will have a dc-dc charger to the main bank. I will have 3 ways to charge the batteries, from the 5kw Westerbeke genset, 400w solar, or dc-dc (motor) charging. Going to build a wooden/fiberglass box that fits into the side of the port locker.
Trying to get this done for a small cruise to Pensacola/Destin in the late spring.
I just finished adding 400watts of solar to the boat. It was a real challenge to find somewhere for them that didn't shade. see the picture and critique my location and work
My next project that's in the works is the battery change over. Just bought 400amp hours of LIFEP04 batteries / chargers... etc. still in the final planning stage but I've purchased most parts. Getting rid of the 135ah lead acid house batteries. Keeping the big Lead acid as the starter battery, and will have a dc-dc charger to the main bank. I will have 3 ways to charge the batteries, from the 5kw Westerbeke genset, 400w solar, or dc-dc (motor) charging. Going to build a wooden/fiberglass box that fits into the side of the port locker.
Trying to get this done for a small cruise to Pensacola/Destin in the late spring.
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General Photos / Very Rare Snowfall... covered ...
Last post by S/V Legacy - January 23, 2025, 12:36:47 PMSince I've seen very few post lately and want to keep this board active, I'm gonna post this picture. This was taken on the Mississippi Gulf coast during the cold weather event we had recently. This is the most snowfall recorded in the area. As a matter of fact the most snow I've seen in my life as a resident of this are is about .5 inch of wet snow. I recorded up to 6 inches at my home nearby. She looks good even covered with snow! Let keep this board alive and hopping. There is so much good info on the forum that helped me greatly.
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Last post by S/V AMITY - November 21, 2024, 03:14:38 PMThanks!!!
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Forum Support / Re: Site Downtime Issues
Last post by SVJourney - November 21, 2024, 10:59:52 AMThanks for keeping the site running.
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Forum Support / Site Downtime Issues
Last post by p69Admin - November 21, 2024, 01:00:27 AMHey y'all
Sorry about the prolonged downtime of Pearson365.com, we had a domain name registrar issue that cause the couple-week offline status. Issues are fixed and everything should be back to normal.
Anyone who registered, but has not received an account/username for this site should resubmit your request.
Sorry about the prolonged downtime of Pearson365.com, we had a domain name registrar issue that cause the couple-week offline status. Issues are fixed and everything should be back to normal.
Anyone who registered, but has not received an account/username for this site should resubmit your request.